Here's what we know about VTA gunman Samuel Cassidy
The suspect in a shooting at a VTA facility in San Jose has been identified by sources as employee Samuel Cassidy. KTVU's Evan Sernoffsky reports.
VTA employee, member of Sikh community, recovering after being pierced by an arrow
A Valley Transportation Authority bus driver is recovering from a near-brush with death. While at work recently in San Jose, he was shot in the back with an arrow.
VTA's system hacked: Transit officials say buses, light rail not impacted
It’s a crime becoming more common in the 21st Century. And now, someone has hacked the Valley Transportation Authority. Thursday, VTA staffers worked to hire a third party cyber expert to investigate the crime.
Man suspected of carjacking VTA bus to undergo mental evaluation
Surveillance video obtained by KTVU shows the end of what authorities are calling a brazen carjacking of a public bus in the South Bay.
Man arrested, accused of stealing a VTA bus with passenger on board
A suspect is under arrest after allegedly hijacking a Valley Transportation Authority bus on Tuesday with a passenger on board, the Santa Clara Sheriff’s Office said.
Pandemic puts cash-strapped VTA on verge of historic service cuts
A 70% decline in ridership combined with the loss of sales tax revenue produced a critical financial condition.
BART and VTA unveil new Milpitas station
Dignitaries held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 12, 2020.
BART to San Jose coming June 13
The long-awaited openings of two new BART stations was announced on Tuesday. Service to Milpitas and Berryessa stations begins Saturday, June 13.
VTA light rail service halted; trainee tests positive for COVID-19
Transit unions posted a memo sent by the VTA, that a light rail operator trainee tested positive.
Free rides offered on VTA lines through Tuesday
"No ticket, no downloading and no tagging required," the agency said in an announcement.
VTA rolls out new service
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will offer a few days of free rides starting Saturday, hoping for increased ridership as the public transit provider launches a new higher-frequency route plan.
Free rides on VTA starting Saturday through end of year
The free rides start Saturday and will continue into the early morning hours of Jan. 1.
VTA light rail running bus bridge in downtown San Jose
An issue with an overhead wire at First and Devine streets is forcing passengers to ride a bus bridge between the Convention Center and Civic Center stations.
Racist graffiti found in VTA's field operations office
Employee working on Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's San Jose property showed KTVU photos of swastikas and other racially insensitive drawing found in a lounge area and the men's bathroom.
2-foot long snake found on VTA bus up for adoption
Bus riders in the South Bay had quite a scare after discovering an usual passenger on board with them, a two-foot long python. The snake was found on a bus traveling from San Jose to Palo Alto. No one claimed it so it's now up for adoption.
VTA could bill arenas, stadiums for extra transportation costs
South Bay sports arenas and stadiums may soon be forced to pay for extra transportation for special events. Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) decided Thursday night to start billing for extra buses and light rail vehicles.
Recent death prompts 2 Investigates to look closer at VTA bus safety
2 Investigates has obtained new evidence suggesting that a recently retired South Bay transit employee was hit and killed after stepping off the bus he was just riding.